OzikoroThe Role of the Divine and Women in Pre-colonial Igbo Life: A Unique Balance of Power
Prior colonial invasion into Igbo society, spiritual beliefs guided every layer and way of life of the people, strong revered female deities and goddesses were big players in both social and political structures. The worship of Ala, the (earth goddess) was important as it guided the values of Igbo culture ,offenses against the earth goddess…